Estevao’s WC appearance hanging by a thread, Neymar rubs his hands with glee

One man's loss is another man's gain.As cruel as it sounds, new examples that support this saying pop up almost every day, and the latest comes from Brazil.How many players paid tribute to Liam after the sack?Chelsea forward and one of the greatest prospects in today's football, Estevao, suffered a severe injury six days ago against Manchester United, and his World Cup appearance is hanging by a thread.Following a counterattack run in the 16th minute, the 19-year-old fired a shot towards Senne Lammens' goal and fell on the ground with a pained expression on his face, holding his right thigh. He left the pitch straight away, but no one imagined the injury he had picked up was so grave.🚨GLOBO:Estevão has almost a fully ruptured hamstring. Chelsea wants him to have surgery, which would completely rule him out for the World Cup.The player and CBF wants to take a conservative recovery approach in Brasil, which would be his only hope of making the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/fFSIC3sdvU— Brasil Football 🇧🇷 (@BrasilEdition) April 22, 2026 According to reports, Estevao's hamstring is almost completely torn, so Chelsea immediately suggested surgery, but the player is hesitant, as it would definitely end his chances of finding his place in Carlo Ancelotti's World Cup squad.Hence, as the Brazilian ge.globo claims, the forward is trying to persuade the club to let him travel to his homeland, where he'd undergo some forms of conservative treatment, all in a desperate attempt to recover in time for the WC.Still, his odds of making the team are very thin.#WorldCup Brazil 🇧🇷 faces a major blow as Chelsea’s 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Estêvão is likely to miss the 2026 World Cup due to a serious grade 4 tear. Carlo Ancelotti might turn to Neymar or Endrick to lead the frontline. ⚽️🚑#Brazil #CFC #Estevao #WorldCup2026 #Ancelotti #Neymar #EPL pic.twitter.com/zTHLNhsEJF— Muha El Gadamsi 🇱🇾 (@ElBigMue) April 23, 2026 On the other hand, Neymar can rub his hands with glee. Not literally, of course, but the end of Estevao's World Cup hopes means a boost for the 34-year-old's chances.Ancelotti had already stated that the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain superstar would be in the squad only if he deserved a place. However, in these circumstances, he could be an ideal alternative for the sidelined youngster.It's brutal, but that's the way it is. The saying from the beginning says it all.##NAJAVA_MECA_9702087##